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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1972

Page

2

Putnam Parents Meet Over Ohio University Lab School Closure

Three Putnam School parents plus two officers discussed actions to keep the Ohio University laboratory school open in June. President-elect William Jones said a meeting for all elementary parents may be called soon as concerns grow about closing the school. He noted parents have invested in their children and deserve input amid the budget process.

Tom Price Jones the Messenger Ohio Nene College of Education Putnam Athens City City Scool S. T. Henderson Pattlam Harry Lackey Ohio U Lackey College of Fine Arts Taylor Culbert Education College Gilford W. Crowell Culbert Board of Heganle Colbert Education Accrediting Agency Colege

Court Actions Dropped in Athens County

Two civil suits were dismissed in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Lynne Boros of United Apartments dropped her suit against John Spang over an auto accident case settled out of court. A real estate suit by Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Davis against Charles Patton alleging mineral rights violations and land damage was dismissed for lack of prosecution. Athens County Patrol Auxiliary will hold its quarterly meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the American Legion post.

Athens Couuty Emmett Davis Nelsonville Charles Patton Glouster Athens County State Highway Patrol Auxiliary K. T. Crossen The American Legion

Athens Drug Trial Faces Courtroom Noise and Delays

A jury trial began in Athens County Municipal Court for Clifford Wolf charged with possession of marijuana after a drug raid at Bromley Hall. Courtroom acoustics were hampered by a water main break outside city hall as workers used air hammers. The trial is expected to continue all day with prosecutor Michael Nolan and defense attorney Lawrence Gray.

Athens County City Hall Clifford Wolf Ohio University Fie Wolf Athens City Bromley Hall Lawfertce Gray Michael Nolan Richard Reiss Cleveland Mathew Tusek West Port Ohio Oto University Voight Hall OU Pt

Scout Troop 55 Reactivated in Athens with Weekly Meetings

Scout Troop 55 in Hock-Hocking District is reactivating for boys ages 11 to fifth grade eligible for membership. Chuck Atkins will lead as head, with weekly meetings starting 7 30 p m Monday at the First United Presbyterian Church in Athens. Athens County Common Pleas Judge Lowett Howard dismissed a three party suit against George and Georgia O Rourke on motion of the plaintiffs.

Hock-Hocking Chuck Atkins First United Presbyterian Church Athens Athens County

Weather Report Highlights Yesterday and This Week

Yesterday was 56 degrees high and 40 low with 0.04 inches of precipitation. Today dawned with 50 percent humidity at 9 am and the sun will set at 5 39 pm while rising at 7 42 am tomorrow. Barometric pressure at 9 am stood at 30 20 and is rising.

Howard appoints Gilkey attorney in grand larceny case

Judge Howell B. Howard names Paul J. Geriy as counsel for Charles Gilkey of The Plains. Gilkey was indicted by the September grand jury on two counts of grand larceny and one count of breaking and entering in the night season.

Howell B. Howard Charles Gilkey the Plains Paul J. Geriy Gilkey

Local Judge Appoints Attorneys in Noted Forgery and Murder Cases

Howard appoints John Newcomb to represent David Woodrum charged with cheek forgery and authorized for release on own recognizance by the Athens County Bar Associations panel. Williare Rowland reappointed to defend Mrs. Kater Lee Caifi charged with first degree murder in the New Year’s Day shooting of her husband Lloyd, following earlier municipal proceedings.

Howard John Newcomb David Woodrum Woodrum Athens County Bar Associations AOR Committee Williare Rowland Kater Lee Caifi Lioyd Rowland Franklin Stéelér Caif

Lions Tour Industrial Technology Building Highlight of Athens Club

The Athens Lions Club held a meeting at Ohio University and toured the Industrial Technology Building led by Dr. Albert Squib. The Alexander Lions Club at Albany has grown to 37 members and will charter Feb 18 with a March auction.

Ohio University Industrial Technology Athens Sons Club Ohio University Ffi Alexander Lions Club Albany Athens Lions Club Albert Squib Athens Club Mer

Tools and Tapes Reported Stolen in Athens

Athens Police report Tuesday complaints of stolen items from vehicles. James Brown of Millfield Revue says tools were taken from a truck parked near Athens Hotel. the loss includes wrenches and other items valued around 130 dollars. Ronnie Creméans of Conestoga Trailer Court reports about 20 stereo tapes stolen from his car Monday night, valued around 1 dollar.

Athens James Brown Millfield Revue Ft Atley Brown Tite Gartie Ronnie Creméans Conestoga

Dorm blaze at Ohio University waste basket fire

A waste basket in a fourth floor hallway of Jefferson Hall on the Ohio University campus caught fire late Tuesday night. Athens Fire Department responded at 11 50 p m and security police carried the basket outside. The cause remains undetermined per Acting Fire Chief Harland Harris.

Jefferson Hall Ohio University Athens Fire Department Harland Harris

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